1930's Delta Rockwell "DP220" drill press restoration [Part 1]

Here we have, I believe 1937 Delta drill press commonly called the DP 220. I will do a period correct restoration on it in a multi part series. We are going to strip it to bare metal, polish paint and have it looking better than new. These things were built like a tank and should easily last another 90 years. As always please like and subscribe to help support this channel.

[@travish4276]

This is great. There is a video of another guy beating the heck out of multiple parts with a hammer, made me nearly sick. This method is much safer so as not to destroy the machine. I recently acquired a 1941 DP220 14" bench and am ready to disassemble the head, glad I found this video. Unfortunately my press is missing the needle indicator and the needle indicator mount/button. Really stinks, not sure what to do other than buy another press. My understanding is the needle holder has some spring inside it and should never be removed. Just my luck. All I have is a hole where it used to be. Oh well.

[@chrishapp4742]

I have the same drill press in my shop.Currently restoring it. I had the spindle rebuilt by @Hammerscale technologies- Highly recommend Gary

[@luisco991]

Hermosas máquinas...me enamoré de ellas cuando las ví en las viejas "Mecánica Popular" de mi padre.

[@brianswanigan9891]

Question: Where do you find old tools like these?

[@vintagerevival391]

You gotta beat the streets on the interwebs, everyday search even if you have a project going always be looking for that next one or the one that may never come up again.

[@solinvictus39]

Craigslist, mainly. Don't bother with ebay, the prices are silly and you are competing with bidders from all over the country.

[@Lee-ps3ts]

Craigslist and estate sales.